Opatija vs Karlovac: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Opatija prepare to host Karlovac on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this CROATIA: 1 HNL fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Opatija, currently 12th in the standings with 17 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 8 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Karlovac, sitting 4th with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Opatija and Karlovac have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Dubrava Zagreb, Opatija recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Karlovac's last outing came against Bijelo Brdo, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Opatija are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Opatija and Karlovac are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Opatija's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Karlovac's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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